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Can you please explain what’s so funny?

Velduro is a start-up, and they are looking for dealers.

This was my conclusion as well. A single motor would simplify inventory management throughout the supply chain, including for parts.

Your information is not up-to-date. The Velduro Phantom is a lightweight, Avinox-powered flat bar commuting and adventure bike - rigid frame, rigid fork. They make a drop bar gravel version, as well, and sell the motorized frame for custom builds. The Paprika 53 Model 25 GT is an...

Since we’re discussing expensive luxury electric bikes, we are in the realm of ‘need’, rather than actual need. DJI, Brose, Mahle and Bosch all have products coming out in the 100+ N.m segment, so maybe more people ‘need’ 100 N.m than you imagine.

Speaking of which, Mahle is coming out with a competitive unit - the M40, and more entrants are in the wings.

You said that manufacturers don’t share the actual power figures. In any case, why would they be honest about power but lie about torque? These are nominal specifications. They don’t seem much rounder than that power figures.

If the manufacturers are making up the published power figures, how are they more reliable metrics than the torque figures?

Indeed. I would be worried if I was a competitor to DJI.

DJI is an amazing company. Tell me about it.

Peak horsepower has been widely and wildly exaggerated in markets like Shop Vacuums where you can buy a 6 HP vac that plugs into a 15 amp, 120 V circuit. Both, tbh.

Why is that?

May I ask how you are able to provide large margins to resellers while competing on price with direct-to-consumer alternatives?

My wife and decided to get a pair of electric bikes, so I am doing a deep-ish dive into the field to inform our decision-making. It seems there is a lot of turmoil, but at the same time, we seem on the brink of some breakthroughs. The perfect bike for me would be a slack-ish but still spritely...